I just found out today, that caching in Sydney is different from caching at home...

Of course I started in the CBD. First cache (Town Hall) was blocked by a group of homeless, second (Macqueries Park) by a busdriver and people taking a break in the park.Circular Quay was crowded even on the level the cache is was a couple hanging out for half an hour, than I gave up. My biggest hope of the day: Philmas Litterbin. After letting three asian Tourist goups take photos and move on, I found the waypoint (yay!) and failed at the final...

hmmm... not a successfull day. Tomorrow I will try again....Anyhow I enjoyed the city and the gardens.

I never like the CBD nanos with the number of muggles around. Christmas Day is the best time for those! And it is still hard. Depending on how long you are here the ferry ride over to Manly is nice (and a much cheaper way of seeing the harbour than a cruise, though you don't get the commentary you get the same view). And there are quite a few within walking distance over there.

There are also quite a number within walking distance around North Sydney and Milsons Point which you can get to by train or bus. And a number of those are regular easy hides with less muggles around (and a few city nanos as well).

Another option if you have time is to get a train up to the Blue Mountains for the day, there are a quite a lot up there within walking distance of railway stations and the scenery is certainly pretty spectacular.

I would be interested in hearing what the differences are between different countries. Is it harder, easier? are there different things in caches?

Left the cities alone (these are always "different" - no matter which country) I can say there is a difference between Australia and Germany. Germany has a lot of "special" caches. Nightcaching, climbing, caves, extensive puzzle, long Multis, ...

Germans tend to make it more complicated which also reflects if you compare the weight of the three main cache-types:

VIC:Tradi 73%Multi 20%Puzzle 7%

GermanyTradi 58%Multi 21%Puzzle 21%

The typical aussie cache - and that's just my opinion - works like: cool spot - box - coordinates - bang - done whereas the German ones lack of cool spots so the cache itself has to be interesting.

Cheers

P.S.: I think the way the game is played down-under is way better than back home.

Try "Sea Monster" and "Tolkein Tree" and you might get away from the muggles a bit.

Also "Writes of Renown" and "Mrs Macquarie's Chair" which are a Virtual and an Earthcache and, as such, only require a photo. Both are really worthwhile as they show you some interesting part of Sydney.

Philma's Litter Bin is difficult to spot as the cammo is very good (or it was when I found it).

Some of the other inner-city caches are best done before breakfast when it's cool and fresh but most people are still not in the city. Good luck

I would be interested in hearing what the differences are between different countries. Is it harder, easier? are there different things in caches?

Left the cities alone (these are always "different" - no matter which country) I can say there is a difference between Australia and Germany. Germany has a lot of "special" caches. Nightcaching, climbing, caves, extensive puzzle, long Multis, ...

Germans tend to make it more complicated which also reflects if you compare the weight of the three main cache-types:

VIC:Tradi 73%Multi 20%Puzzle 7%

GermanyTradi 58%Multi 21%Puzzle 21%

The typical aussie cache - and that's just my opinion - works like: cool spot - box - coordinates - bang - done whereas the German ones lack of cool spots so the cache itself has to be interesting.

Cheers

P.S.: I think the way the game is played down-under is way better than back home.

Thanks for the reply as I found it very interesting. Now I am wondering if other countries vary in the way of things.

I have found a few in South Korea, pretty much the same, but you cannot read the logs, unless you read Korean, which I do not. O and the muggle factor is huge in downtown Seoul, especially if you are an extremely good looking round eyed white person such as myself...

I had some beautiful days of caching. From Wollstonecraft Station up to Berry Island, around Kirribilly and some other places. And than: I really lost my GPS. I don´t know how this happend... It´s just gone...

So now I am down to my mobile on which I have an app and an online access. So I am still on my way. I will be do the Northern Beaches a few more next week.

I would be interested in hearing what the differences are between different countries. Is it harder, easier? are there different things in caches?

Left the cities alone (these are always "different" - no matter which country) I can say there is a difference between Australia and Germany. Germany has a lot of "special" caches. Nightcaching, climbing, caves, extensive puzzle, long Multis, ...

Germans tend to make it more complicated which also reflects if you compare the weight of the three main cache-types:

VIC:Tradi 73%Multi 20%Puzzle 7%

GermanyTradi 58%Multi 21%Puzzle 21%

The typical aussie cache - and that's just my opinion - works like: cool spot - box - coordinates - bang - done whereas the German ones lack of cool spots so the cache itself has to be interesting.

Cheers

P.S.: I think the way the game is played down-under is way better than back home.